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BRIAN “dr psycho” BOGLE The loss of our Brother has left a hole in our lives that we were not prepared for. To lose such a champion of music, culture and life has left us as an industry feeling empty. This emptiness is caused by the fact there is NO other like him! In temperament,… Read More >>

Birmingham-born producer FTSE announces the release of ‘Work U Out’ featuring Shola Ama & Donae’O via Ministry of Sound. The track was premiered yesterday across Clash Music and is available for purchase across all DSP’s. Listen HERE. Unifying disconnected global cultures to take club music in a new direction, FTSE creates the ultimate nostalgia in… Read More >>

After releasing the instant summer anthem “Glow Up,” and the three song offering “#MeekendMusic,” Maybach Music Group/Atlantic Records superstar MEEK MILL returns with his new single “Whatever You Need (feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign),” produced by DJ Mustard. The song – which samples Tony! Toné! Toni’s 90’s classic “Whatever You Want” – premiered… Read More >>

Award winning, multi-platinum selling, singer/songwriter Bryson Tiller releases his sophomore album, True to Self, via Trapsoul/Relentless Records. The album is available now at all digital music providers. Bryson also releases the visual for his first single ‘Somethin Tells Me’, watch HERE. The reflective single is written by Bryson and T-Minus and produced by T-Minus.

“Roska and Jus Now team up to create a summer masterpiece. Hailing from London, Bristol & Trinidad & Tobago originally, Roska and Jus Now bring all their influences and styles together merging Dancehall, UK Funky, Bass and more. Featuring Manchester based MC, Fox on ‘Eediat Ting’ plus two instrumental rollers. The lead track ‘Pharaohs’ and… Read More >>

Produced by Two Inch Punch ELIJAH BLAKE discovered music through literal divine intervention. It’s a story that even the most imaginative publicist couldn’t cook up: a single mom from the Dominican Republic takes her mischievous 6-year-old son to her church in Delray Beach, Florida, to pray away the demons.

Afrobeat star and Sony Africa act Ycee features Maleek Berry on his brand new single “Juice” off his new EP “The First wave”. ‘Juice’ originally premiered on BBC Radio 1xtra showcases the versatility of Ycee as an artist comfortable either singing or in his more familiar role as a rapper . Find below the official… Read More >>

SHINE SEASON ARRIVES EARLY! Maybach Music Group/Atlantic Records artist WALE has surprised fans releasing his fifth studio album SHINE, a week early. The album – which was originally set for release on May 5th – is now available everywhere. SHINE features collaborations with Major Lazer, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, G-Eazy, and even Wale’s… Read More >>

Nolay is one of the most formidable lyricists in the grime and U.K. rap scene. She first broke through in 2005, announcing, “Soundboy, I can have your guts for garters” on the searing “Unorthadox Daughter.” Together with her collective Unorthadox, she continued to drop tough-talking street tracks like “No Help No Handouts.” While many of… Read More >>

Love In Beats, Omars’ most recent album, has further cemented his reputation as a truly individual artist – with a sound and style which is utterly unique. It features various special guests, but none quite as special as one of Omar’s biggest influences – and someone who became his close personal friend and musical collaborator… Read More >>

Riton returns today with new single ‘Money’, the massive follow-up to 2016’s anthemic ‘Rinse & Repeat’ – which saw Riton nominated for a Grammy Award, go top 10, surpass 28 million streams and was the third most played independent track on Radio 1 of 2016.

‘Sweet Love’ is the brand new single by Nigerian superstar WizKid and the first release under his Columbia Records UK/Sony Music International deal. Written and produced by Sarz, the track is available across all digital music service providers. The accompanying video highlights WizKid’s immense popularity throughout Africa. Watch The Video Below

Cadenza, aka Oliver Rodigan, returned to 2017 with the first track from his forthcoming Hijack EP. “Til We Do It” features Jamaican artist Bugle, and the UK’s Prynce Mini, an artist and producer who has worked with the likes of Nadia Rose, and more. The UK Rap track served as a further reminder of Cadenza’s… Read More >>

King of the clubs Donaeo re licks his own single and digs into one of his old classics, named after the classic UKG label which the original came out on the remix re imagines his classic ‘My Philosophy’ to deft effect!!

Omarion is one of contemporary R&B’s greatest all-around entertainers. A multi-platinum certified and GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, actor and producer, Omarion is a 21st century superstar of the first order. In 2014, he released his biggest hit to date with the triple platinum-certified “Post To Be” [featuring Chris Brown & Jhené Aiko] and a critically acclaimed… Read More >>

D Double E (DEE) is the emcee’s MC. He sits amid the majority of his peers – and grime fans – top 3 selected mic controllers of all time. An English language scholar from the grime school of hard knocks, DEE’s spent the last fifteen years reviving the art of skillful word play. And behind… Read More >>

Atlantic recording artist Missy Elliott has announced the release of her hugely anticipated new song. “I’m Better (Feat. Lamb)” will be available this Friday, January 27th at U.S. and Canadian DSPs and streaming services, followed by worldwide release on Saturday, January 28th.

18-year-old singer/songwriter, Khalid gets the UK treatment as Little Simz jumps on the remix for his stand out track of 2016, Location. Lacing the original smooth El Paso’s native track with her uniquely British tones and individual wordplay, Little Simz jumped on the remix after becoming a fan of Khalid through his set of releases… Read More >>

RØMANS releases new single ‘Love Is The Beast’ featuring Avelino on January 27th through Roc Nation / Virgin EMI. ‘Love Is The Beast’ is equal parts electronic, soul and hip hop. Featuring rising British rapper Avelino, who has supported Stormzy, had the quickest ever 1 million views on Charlie Sloth’s Fire in the Booth and… Read More >>

Yxng Bane drafts in WSTRN for the the massive ‘Fine Wine Remix’. The original version of the track has been a staple in club and radio sets for the past few months and the video has been view over 3 million times online, look out for from Bane in the coming weeks and months. Check… Read More >>

THE SAN DIEGO RAPPER’S DEBUT EP “OKAY, I’M READY” OUT NOW First release on Benji B’s new label Deviation Music San Diego by way of Russellville, Kentucky rapper Ta’East today unveils the video for “WithTheShit”, as premiered on i-D.

Miraa May – Opinionated, Passionate, Fiesty, Honest, Loving, Righteous and Deep. Never one to hold back on what she feels needs to be said or heard, not interested in doing what the rest do just doing Miraa May..

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ED SHEERAN RETURNS! ED UNVEILS TWO COMEBACK SINGLES “CASTLE ON THE HILL” & “SHAPE OF YOU” AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY AND APPLE MUSIC WATCH THE ACCOMPANYING LYRIC VIDEOS “CASTLE ON THE HILL” & “SHAPE OF YOU”

NAMED AS WINNER OF BBC MUSIC SOUND OF 2017 Independent Recording Artist RAY BLK has been named the winner of the BBC Music Sound Of 2017 list of the ones to watch this coming year. To celebrate this accolade, RAY releases a new track ‘Patience (Freestyle)’ which premiered last night across Zane Lowe’s Beats 1… Read More >>

NIgerian born afrobeats superstar Wizkid has been pioneering the scene for many years with his hit songs, and has gotten global attention with his features and collaborations with Drake, Chris Brown, Tinie Tempah and Skepta. On ‘Daddy Yo’ he delivers another club friendly groove and his trademark swagged out chorus!! Essential !!

The musical history is renowned – the Lye-Fook family has musical talent embedded deep in its DNA. Omar’s father Byron worked as a studio musician and drummer with Bob Marley, Horace Andy and even The Rolling Stones. Samia Lye-Fook (Omar’s sister) is a highly regarded vocalist in her own right, and a BRIT School alumni.… Read More >>

Toronto’s newest export, singer/rapper JAHKOY crosses the border with FOREIGN WATER, his debut EP released today. The EP is highlighted by JAHKOY’s current single “California Heaven” featuring ScHoolboy Q, Cali’s finest, which premiered exclusively with The Fader last month.

Multiple Grammy®, Golden Globe, and Academy Award-winning Chicago rapper, actor, social activist, and philanthropist Common follows up the release of his explosive and politically relevant new single “Black America Again” featuring Stevie Wonder with his album BLACK AMERICA AGAIN, out now on ARTium/Def Jam Recordings/Virgin EMI.

West London phenomenon Shakka releases his new single, Don’t Call Me alongside EP The Island on 11.11.16, after selling out KOKO, winning Best R&B/Soul Act at the MOBO’s for a second year in a row and with the success of his debut Pitched Up/Sony Music UK release The Lost Boys EP.

With ‘Polo’ and ‘My Circle’ still ringing off in the clubs and Giggs’ ‘Lock Doh’ still sitting comfortably on the top of national radio playlists, King Of Clubs Donaeo unleashes another winner!! On ‘Black’ he teams up with BBK’s JME and Dizzee for a match made in heaven …. Expect to hear this on the… Read More >>

Wisdom doesn’t just come with age; it also comes with experience. By 18-years-old, Khalid’s experience encompassed living on two continents with his Army mother and stepdad, classical vocal training, the creation of a viral smash “Location,” and inking a major label deal with RCA/Right Hand Music Group. Shortly after his high school graduation, “Location” swept… Read More >>

Majestic, the multi-skilled MC, producer, club DJ and KISS radio DJ, is the hottest name in UK House & Garage. Fresh from his starring role in the UKG All Stars team at the Red Bull Culture Clash, recent Top 5 UK Compilation album ‘Pure House & Garage’, and just in time for his debut live… Read More >>

Manchester’s JP Cooper has been causing major waves in the industry for the past few years, with sold out shows, his smash hit feature with Jonas Blue on ‘Perfect Stangers’ and his own EPs. On his current track ‘September Song’ he’s teamed up with JA legend Don Corleon (Elephant Man, Sizzla, Vybez Kartel, Jah Cure,… Read More >>

Critically-acclaimed international megastar Bruno Mars has unveiled today his first piece of solo music in nearly four years. Written and produced by Shampoo Press & Curl, with additional production by The Stereotypes, the new single titled “24K Magic” (pronounced twenty-four karat magic) is now available for streaming and download at all DSPs. The multi-GRAMMY-winning Mars… Read More >>

Following on from the release of his incredible 5 track EP titled: ’Slow Waves’, Louis Mattrs returns to 2016 with his phenomenal new Two Inch Punch-produced single, “Bow Down”. The new single sees Louis showcasing his talents in both performance and song-writing ability. ‘Bow Down’ is complimented perfectly by its accompanying visual, which sees Louis… Read More >>

Fresh from hitting Toddla T’s soundsystem at Notting Hill Carnival, west London collective Black Saint have today released a new dub mix of their track ‘Could You Love Me?’ on TMTR. The original mix of the track has already passed 1.2 million views at YouTube.

Illustrating exactly what Krishane represents, portraying positivity throughout his music (his bright motto being ‘#SpreadTheColor’), this feel-good jam is the perfect combination of reggae-soaked pop. Additionally, he has enlisted one of afrobeat’s leading artists, Wande Coal, to lend his vocals on the track.

After creating some serious buzz with her captivating solo tracks and the release of her debut solo EP ‘Chapter One’ earlier this year, Vanessa White returns with her brand new track ‘Low Key’ ft Illa J – and also announces her second solo EP ‘Chapter Two’, due later this year

Representing Streatham, South London is 18 year old mononymous rapper and producer, Dave. Impressing hugely on this debut freestyle back in May 2015, via YouTube channel ‘Bl@ckBox’, Dave has since clocked up millions of views and streams across tracks such as ‘JKYL+HYD’, ‘Thiago Silva’ and his much revered Fire In The Booth. Street wise and… Read More >>

25 year- old Atlantic recording artist JoJo has announced the long awaited release of her highly anticipated new album. Mad Love. – the pop superstar/singer-songwriter’s first full-length collection in 10 years – arrives at long last on Friday, October 14th.

NEWSFLASH!! NEWSFLASH!! @RAMPAGESOUND @ NHC2016 This year is the 50th anniversary of London’s Notting Hill Carnival and Rampage are pleased to announce their return! After 1 year away Rampage, the largest static sound system at NHC with over 15, 000 people at any one time has featured performances from Shaggy, Sean Paul, Swizz Beats, Tinie… Read More >>

Two uk funky legends have joined forces to give you this club banger, already getting heavy support from radio 1 djs, with Roska hard hitting beats and Mc Versatile catchy lyrics this one is set to be a MAD TING in the clubs all over the world.

Two friends once entered into a lucky dip auction to own a record from J Dilla’s personal collection, held by the late producer’s mother. A record by Australian jazz guitarist Frank Gambale duly arrived in the post and one mispronunciation later, Frank Gamble was born. The name stuck and the friends liked the double meaning.… Read More >>

Introducing AVA LILY… A 23-year-old singer/songwriter from Bristol with a soulful, refreshing voice and disarming charm. Discovered by Naughty Boy from a YouTube cover singing ‘I can’t make you love me’ by Bonnie Rait, Lily is putting out her first piece of music: ‘Painkiller’- listen here ‘The whole song is very self-destructive and basically me… Read More >>

Cadenza is back and ready to grab your attention with his undeniably phenomenal single “People”. With Cadenza’s trademark hard-hitting production, a categorically perfect verse from Dre Island, and the divine vocals of Jorja Smith, this single is more than ready to make it’s mark on the end of Summer. Now available to stream and buy,… Read More >>

After much anticipation surrounding his second tape of the year Lil Uzi Vert drops ‘The Perfect Luv Tape’. With features from Future , Offset, and Playboi Carti. Not forgetting a list of production credits from the likes of Maaly Raw and Don Cannon, as well as top ATL talent like Zaytoven, Metro Boomin, and Nard… Read More >>

Fresh-faced four piece THE AGE OF L.U.N.A are the voice of the next generation and Live. Under. No. Authority, is their moto. Having dropped a series of standout singles this year including Blow Me Away and Sweetness, The Age of L.U.N.A follow up with their seductive offering, Freddie.

Following on from the massive ‘Dare EP’, Friction picks up the Elevate Audio story with the next chapter. Drawing in the vocal talents of the infamous Stylo G, ‘Bring It Back’ is Friction at his most infectious with one of the summer’s biggest hooks. Rounding off with a thumping remix from Tantrum Desire we’re left… Read More >>

Gearing up for the release of her Atlantic Records debut this fall, Kehlani is back with her new track “Distraction.” The breezy R&B song finds Kehlani looking for someone romantic to draw her attention away from real life. “Are you down to be a distraction baby?/But don’t distract me, let me ask you baby/Do you,… Read More >>

The video was directed by Post Diddy and the single is lifted from Giggs’ forthcoming new album, Landlord, out 5th August. Guests on the record include Stormzy, Dubz, Rico Love, Casisdead and Donae’o, and whilst Landlord will be Giggs’ first full length offering since 2013, the South London rapper has maintained a healthy profile in… Read More >>

Charly Black is one of the biggest names in dancehall currently and one of his biggest tracks is getting a UK release via Polydor,having already becoming a hit across the Caribbean and South America. ‘Gyal You A Party Animal’ has been smashing up dances since it first emerged last year, look out for more info… Read More >>

MMG‘s own Rockie Fresh teams up with Chris Brown for an uptempo track called “Call Me (When It’s Over)”. Rockie recently dropped his new project The Night I Went To…, where you can find the official song. It includes appearances by Ed Sheeran and Rick Ross

Star.One’s newly Sony RCA signed summer anthem “Original Badman”, has been given the remix treatment by the legendary Drum & Bass don Mampi Swift. Mampi remixes don’t come around very often and this one does not disappoint watch the video:

Currently in the studio recording their debut album – set for a late 2016 release – the trio have had demand from some of the hottest producers over recent months including Dallas Austin (TLC), Felix Snow (Kiiara), Bless Beats (Jess Glynne) and Tinie Tempah. Anchoring their supple vocals over bold pop tunes with magnetic hip-hop… Read More >>

Building on the waves he created with the explosive ‘Rude Boy’ featuring Haile from WSTRN and the remix which saw him join forces with JME (Boy Better Know), Wretch 32 and Tally – collectively amassing over 2 million combined streams and garnering support from Radio 1Xtra and Rinse FM – the dynamic, UK R&B singer-songwriter… Read More >>

With support across BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, and plays from DJ Hype, Toddla T, DJ Target, Annie Mac, MistaJam, Huw Stephens and more ‘Think Tonk’s debut EP ‘Duppy’ definitely got people talking. Following up from their first outing on V Recordings the mysterious Manchester collective come correct once again with three dancehall indebted destroyers.… Read More >>

Omar’s brand new EP I Want It To Be is out now, much to the delight of soul music lovers everywhere. Omar delivers his musical gift, he shares a new video for the set’s title track. watch the video below

Pronounced “ayo-soon”—which is an acronym for ‘A Lot Of Something Out Of Nothing’—London duo A.O.S.O.O.N deliver right on time for the turn of the seasons with their summery new jam “High Grade”. Light and percussive, the song is about being excited by love, finding new hope in love, a transformative kind of love like it… Read More >>

Incredible North London talent Zak Abel has announced his new single ‘Everybody Needs Love’, an exciting hint of what’s to come from his upcoming debut album ‘A Love Electric’, to be released in autumn 2016. Written with Stuart Zender and Ed Thomas, Everybody Needs Love is a soulful and uplifting pop tune, perfectly showcasing Zak’s… Read More >>

Brand new master of the So Solid head honcho’s latest banger, with added bottom end for those club systems!! The Z Dot produced track has already picked up support across 1Xtra, Rinse, Radio 1, Capital Xtra, Kiss, Bang, Unity, In2Beats, Kemet and more. Look out for the video dropping next week.

Raised in Manchester on his father’s extensive record collection, multi-instrumentalist Tom Walker has developed a unique style that blends J Dilla inspired hip-hop beats with electronic sounds, layered on top of his soulful and gritty vocal. His debut track ’Sun Goes Down’ incorporates a sample from a 1930’s rendition of the work song ‘I’ll Be… Read More >>

Further to their debut single “In2” taking the title for being the ‘Biggest Breakthrough Song’ for a band in 2015, West-London collective WSTRN have unveiled their brilliant second single titled “Come Down”. Premiered by Noisey earlier today, the track samples Evelyn King’s legendary hit ‘Love Come Down’ and shows the boys demonstrating their straight-up yet… Read More >>

Hailing from Bow, Jessica Agombar has been turning heads with her distinctive Cockney-tinged flow and soulful hooks. Her latest track ‘Cookie Cutter’ fuses the vocal stylings of Ms Dynamite with an airy, electronic influenced beat courtesy of Levi Lennox. Agombar delivers bursts of witty couplets, playing off her East London vernacular in between lavish, dancehall… Read More >>

Another track taken from the Bristolians “You’re A Man Now, Boy” debut. ‘Cowards’ is produced by Chris Loco, listen out for a sneaky appearance from Etta Bond also. The track is currently keep Kanye West off the top spot on Hype Machine.

First track from the “ The Redroom” Mixtape Released April 4th 2016 After a short break from releasing music, South London raised Bluey Robinson is back in 2016 with new energy and a new mixtape. Produced by childhood friend Zeeko, and featuring guest appearances from UK talents such as, Steff LDN, BentoBDA and WSTRN, Bluey… Read More >>

After the success of his summer hit ‘On The Low’ featuring Jeremih, Eric Bellinger, Wretch 32 and Dappy, unapologetically R&B singer Angel is set to be the talk of the town again with his trail-blazing track ‘Rudeboy’ featuring WSTRN band member Haile. Over an airy beat accompanied by subtle 808s providing just enough bass to… Read More >>

Check the video here: ‘In A While’, the new single from HeyGamal and Murkage Dave, is an after-hours R&B jam that drips with grease as the pair paint a trippy image of Manchester’s controversial house party scene; a tale of no strings attached sex with wild girls, and a flagrant disregard for the boyfriends connected… Read More >>

This is the single that is currently at radio off the million selling album “Beauty Behind The Madness”. 2015 was an incredible year for the Toronto native, with last night’s Brits performance highlighting his rise in the UK.

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO BELOW “A diverse palette of alternative R&B sounds” HYPETRAK “One of the most talked about musicians on London’s emerging (and stacked) RnB/soul scene” HUNGER TV “Original, astute and vocally on-point” SBTV “[Raheem possesses] supreme talents both in and outside of the music realm” MTV After having a whirlwind of a debut… Read More >>

Ray BLK is certainly ready to make her mark on 2016. With the release of her debut EP ‘Miss Haversham’ last year, having amassed over 90,000 streams on Sound Cloud, South London’s very own Ray BLK closed the year with the release of her powerful visual for track ‘5050’. Premiered on i-D Magazine, the video… Read More >>

Landing whilst Digital Farm Animals is aloft on the successes of work with Netsky, Dua Lipa, Louis Mattrs and more, ’Wanna Know’ is the latest venture from an artist looking forward from a great vantage, the latest of London’s low-key producers to storm out from the shadows. Digital Farm Animals’ summery, 2-step sheen is striking… Read More >>

“Endz” is another track taken from the “Made In The Manor” and is an instant grat when you pre order the album, pre order here – http://smarturl.it/iMITM http://www.KanoMusic.com http://www.Twitter.com/TheRealKano http://www.Facebook.com/TheRealKano http://www.Instagram.com/TheRealKano http://www.YouTube.com/Kano

Showcased on Annie Mac’s Music Monday as a free download, “Red Moon” is a track by 21 year old St. Lucian born DJ & producer Poté. Influenced by a blend of Soca and Kuduro sounds with tribal drum twists and sliced vocals, he was chosen for a BBC Maida Vale’s ‘Freshman of 2016’ session at… Read More >>

In his ever evolving, unpredictable style, 300 Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Young Thug, has morphed the title of “SLIME SEASON 3” into the release of “I’m Up.” What was once going to be known as the third installment of the ATL-based rapper’s acclaimed “SLIME SEASON” mixtape trilogy is now the start of a whole new enterprise.… Read More >>

After coming back in a big way late last year with “WTF,” her collaboration with Pharrell, Missy Elliott shares another new song. “Pep Rally” has all the catchiness and anthemic qualities of a classic Missy track, and features a Super Bowl-referencing verse, “Pep Rally” also made an appearance during Sunday night’s big Super Bowl 50… Read More >>

“Fans of Mumdance and Massive Attack alike will find plenty to love in this.” Complex “Everyone thinks being smitten is head over heels, but to smite is actually to strike or destroy, so there’s that element of destruction in there, that something so pleasant can be so horrible,” says London newcomer Elliott Power of his… Read More >>

“Comfy” is the new single from UK grime star and MOBO-nominated YUNGEN. Produced by Harry James who has previously worked with Ed Sheeran and Sway. “Comfy” is the first track to be taken from YUNGEN’s forthcoming EP “Year Of The Real” and follows his inclusion in BBC 1Xtra’s Hot For 2016. “Comfy” drops on 5th… Read More >>

Essex lyricist Nick Brewer has announced his second single: “Never Say Never.” The track, premiered by DJ Target simultaneously on both BBC Radio 1 and 1XTRA, is a collaboration with hotly tipped female vocalist Sinead Harnett, who is most well-known for having collaborated with the likes of Snakehips and Rudimental. “Never Say Never”, with Nick… Read More >>

Cutting-edge hip hop producer drops latest single alongside French Montana and Raekwon And is now Annie Mac’s Hottest Record on her BBC Radio 1 Show Swedish hip-hop artist iSHi is back with his latest single ‘We Run’ featuring French Montana and Raekwon.

TE dness – coming off the back of supporting Stromzy on tour, opening for Future at his recent Brixton Academy show and opening up for Wretch & Avelino’s ‘Young Fire,Old Flame’ show – it’s clear that the scene is behind him. The first single from his 6th EP/Mixtape release “Not Much Longer” is ‘Repping’ produced… Read More >>

Newness from the Toronto native, who first came to prominence last year and smashed his sold out Birthdays show in association with SBTV. With fans including: Pigeons & Planes, Complex, Fader – alongside the likes of Zane Lowe, Pharrell, Dr.Dre, Mistajam etc… 2016 is shaping up to be a big year for Jahkoy.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Raleigh Ritchie is set to release his debut album, ‘You’re A Man Now, Boy’ on February 26, via Columbia Records. To celebrate this release he has debuted a brand new single titled “Never Better”, a song which speaks on the notion of meeting someone that allows you to escape from the trials and… Read More >>

After his success with his ‘Talk To Me’ single, which hit the top end of the charts last year and his collaboration with Z Dot, which is currently picking up plays from tastemakers and sitting on the BBC 1Xtra B List, Nick Brewer unleashes a killer freestyle over the Ghetts/Rude Kid ‘One Take’ riddim, Check… Read More >>

WSTRN’s ‘In2’ was one of the standout records of 2015. With 4 weeks in the top 10, still not out of the top 20 and a Christmas “Top Of The Pops” appearance, the track gives no sign of slowing down. It’s not just the UK succumbing to ‘In2’ – the record currently sits in the… Read More >>

Atlantic recording artist Tank has announced the release of his long awaited new single. “You Don’t Know (Feat. Wale)” – which heralds the multiple GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B superstar’s upcoming new album. The single marks the first release from Tank’s seventh solo album, “SLP2,” slated to arrive later this Winter.

KANO returns with his most important body of work to date. The 15-track album Made In The Manor was recorded in London in 2015, produced by Fraser T Smith, Rustie, Mele, Mikey J, Blue May, Zeph Ellis and Swifta Beater, and is released by Parlophone on 4th March. “You have to know where you’ve come… Read More >>

Hot on the heels of dropping her first solo cuts (‘Relationship Goals’ and ‘Don’t Wanna Be Your Lover’) towards the end of last year; Vanessa White has kicked-off 2016 by unveiling her brand new track ‘Nostalgia’ and announcing her forthcoming debut EP ‘Chapter One’.

Pusha T will release new album Darkest Before Dawn, ahead of the long-awaited King Push next year. Enclosed is new track called “M.F.T.R.” (More Famous Than Rich), featuring The-Dream and co-produced by Boi-1da and Hudson Mohawke.

One of the Grime scene’s most exciting new talents Elf Kid drops his infectious debut single Golden Boy produced by Lolingo. The track has already caused a stir with Zane Lowe making it his record of the day, as well as multiple reloads from Mistajam who said “this is the record you play to someone… Read More >>

Smooth, soul-pop king Kwabs has teamed up with 20-year-old producer/multi-instrumentalist Tom Misch and fellow soul sensation Zak Abel, to craft this beauty of a song. The Cheating On Me remix, produced by super producer in the making Tom Misch who has reworked the original, retaining its smoothness but with a little Misch injection. Fresh guitar… Read More >>

Londoner Samm Henshaw is making serious waves, touring the UK and getting support from tastemakers across radio and online with his smooth soulful vocals. Here he teams up with Bonkaz for a remix of current single ‘Autonomy’.

Having just been named President of G.O.O.D Music earlier in the week, Pusha returns with this Timbaland produced cut that samples Notorious B.I.G’s vocals, taken from the forthcoming album ‘King Push’.

Undeniably, one of 2015’s most exciting breakthrough acts, LION BABE – the New York duo formed of singer/songwriter and performance artist Jillian Hervey and instrumentalist and producer Lucas Goodman – are continuing to build serious momentum with the release of their brand new single ‘Where Do We Go’ (out now on Polydor) and the announcement… Read More >>

Nas’ debut studio album Illmatic is held as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time. The 1994 masterpiece featured production by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, L.E.S., and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. Tip recently sat down with Classic HipHop Media to reflect on the impact of Illmatic. The native… Read More >>

Eminem has repeatedly named Redman as one of his musical influences. The New Jersey rhymer was a guest on Shade 45’s The All Out Show, and Em decided to call in to speak with Red. The discussion included Redman saying he puts his “Off The Wall” collaborator among Hip Hop greats The Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, and Nas. Eminem… Read More >>

Safaree just won’t let it go. He still finds time to take subliminal shots at Nicki Minaj! Recently he thanked K. Michelle for letting him be a part of her album, and giving him his publishing and writing credit for his lyrics. He said he’s not used to that. Safaree is still trying to let… Read More >>

“This young rapper unknowingly gave Jayden something we weren’t able to give him-the confidence to be different,” the child’s mother writes. A young Fetty Wap fan who was born with retinoblastoma was inspired to go to school without his prosthetic eye after seeing Fetty Wap without his eye. The boy’s mother, Brenda Vaden, took to Instagram to… Read More >>

50 Cent has been blasting award shows lately for snubbing his hit Starz series Power on nominations. The Effen Vodka endorser is now calling out the Emmy’s for not recognizing the series, which just finished up their second season. He also threw major shade at BET when Omari Hardwick didn’t receive a nomination for Best Actor… Read More >>

To celebrate the Notting Hill Carnival, M Magazine asked the Rampage Soundsystem to come up with a selection of some the heat you can expect to hear this weekend. Along with Norman Jay, Rampage will not be on the streets this year but as any regular carnival goer knows, theirs is the system which always goes… Read More >>

It is with regret that Rampagesound who have been resident for 20 years at Notting Hill Carnival will not be present this year due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Each year there is a considerable drive to facilitate two days of togetherness and safe party-ing, but this year will not happen. We’d like to… Read More >>

Dr Dre’s new album Compton was streamed 25 million times and downloaded half a million times in its first week of release. Dre scored his first UK Number One album with the comeback album, the rapper/producers first in 16 years. Compton features guest spots from Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and more. The… Read More >>

DJ Yoda launches Austen’s Smokehouse in Kensal Rise, a fantastic new BBQ restaurant where Union is the major beer on tap. Top spinner DJ Yoda has partnered with his old friend Rob Claassen of The Chamberlayne, Ostuni and The Salusbury to create Austen’s Smokehouse a real, low & slow BBQ restaurant. There’ll be incredible BBQ… Read More >>

DJ Yella says Eazy-E didn’t want him to know he had AIDS. Eazy-E’s death is portrayed in the forthcoming movie Straight Outta Compton, which is due in theaters Friday (August 14). The N.W.A rapper died from complications due to AIDS in 1995. “Eazy taught us that AIDS was real, not just for big-time celebrities or movie stars,… Read More >>

Drake and Meek Mill both trade shots at one another while Nicki Minaj’s ex-boyfriend Safaree chimes in with a diss track of his own. This week, Drake and Meek Mill released a string of diss tracks trading shots at one another on wax. Drizzy first let loose “Charged Up” followed by “Back To Back Freestyle”… Read More >>

Kendrick Lamar also describes the making of “King Kunta,” which he says he wanted to pay tribute to another Compton rapper. Kendrick Lamar says that “nigga” will remain in his vocabulary for now. “I don’t know if I can stop,” Lamar says to NME. “The closest I can do to stopping is putting the root… Read More >>

Three armed men reportedly rob Chris Brown’s estate in Tarzana, California. According to reports from Fox News, Chris Brown was the victim of a home invasion. The incident took place at Brown’s residence in the Tarzana area of the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County before 2 am PST today (July 15). Three… Read More >>

The rapper is reportedly not allowed to enter the United Kingdom. =[Lauryn Hill canceled her London concert July 15 at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire because the rapper-songstress says she is not allowed to enter the United Kingdom. “I’ve been informed that I won’t be able to enter the UK for a period of time due to… Read More >>

50 Cent has reportedly fallen on hard times. After being deemed as one of hip-hop’s cash kings for almost a decade, Fif filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 13, according to reports. He reportedly has assets and debts that range between $10 and $50 million. After a judge ruled that he pay Rick Ross’ ex, Lastonia… Read More >>

After earning raves for his feature film acting debut in Dope, A$AP Rocky is ready to take on the rest of show business. In a new interview with The Guardian, Rocky revealed he recently directed a short film and has his eye on TV and even Broadway. Though Rocky hasn’t told us the name of the short film, it does… Read More >>

Kelly Rowland has revealed that she hopes she’ll find the next Destiny’s Child on her new BET reality show Chasing Destiny. Speaking at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on Saturday (July 4), the singer admitted that she thinks each generation of music should improve on the one before it. “I think each generation should be better… Read More >>

A number of fans gatecrashed Wireless Festival on Friday (July 3), online footage has shown. The video sees someone unlatching a large metal door, allowing those on the outside to run through to the festival site in London’s Finsbury Park. Festival organisers released a statement, saying: “This was an isolated incident that was dealt with quickly where… Read More >>

“A lot of producers out there that I respect, a lot of producers that I get inspiration from, but you know what? I’m gonna write a prescription for just one. What I want right now is just a dose of Dilla,” rapper says Dr. Dre opened up The Pharmacy Saturday night on Apple Music’s Beats 1, and the G-Funk… Read More >>

Rihanna is pushing boundaries once again. The build up to the premiere of her “BBHMM (B*tch Better Have My Money)” video was large, because the video is crazy! And when I say crazy, I mean everything from drug use, to nudity, to kidnapping, murder, and gore! Directed by Rihanna and Megaforce, the video has Rihanna taking it… Read More >>

English hip hop duo Krept & Konan get Reggae stars Beanie Man and Popcaan on the remix to their single, “Freak Of The Week,” also featuring Jeremih. As if the original wasn’t festive enough, Popcaan and Beanie Man hop on this remix for some added flavor. Krept & Konan’s debut album, The Long Way Home,… Read More >>

Last we heard from rising British singer Melissa Steel, she was frolicking on the beach with Popcaan in the video for “Kisses For Breakfast.”Now the young artist is back with her official single called “You Love Me?” produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and featuring UK rapper Wretch 32. It’s a breezy summer song to declare… Read More >>

Timbaland’s protégé Tink dropped the visual for her Aaliyah-inspired single “Million,” a take on the late singer’s 1996 hit “One In A Million,” also produced by Timbaland. For this one, Timbo switches up the production while Tink unleashes some new vocals and flows. The Benny Boom directed-video is full of glitz and glamour (and choreography, which… Read More >>

“How can you take a song that’s about hope and turn it into hatred?” asked Kendrick Lamar in a response to Geraldo Rivera’s criticisms of his BET performance and hip-hop in general. “The overall message is ‘We gonna be alright.’ It’s not the message of I want to kill people.” The Compton rapper spoke to… Read More >>

Today would have been the birthday of Lisa Nicole Lopes, who was born on this day 1971. Lisa is better known by her stage name Left Eye, and was an American rapper, singer, dancer, musician, and songwriter.